UW School of Medicine and Public Health

Professional Certifications and Education

University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI
Gustavus Adolphus College

Medical interpreters are available to help
patients communicate with hospital and clinic staff.
For more information, please contact
interpreter services at (608) 262-9000.

About Physician Assistants (PA-Cs)

At UW Health, physician assistants work together on teams with physicians to provide direct medical care to patients of all ages across primary, specialty, hospital and long-term care settings. A physician assistant is an advanced practice provider (APP) with a bachelor's or master's degree. They have education, training and certification in a medical model of care that focuses on the diagnosis, management, prevention and treatment of common and complex medical conditions. They are licensed and board-certified to provide medical care with the supervision of a physician. Physician Assistants are also referred to as advanced practice providers (APPs) and PA-C (certified physician assistant).

For more information about Physician Assistants, please see our brochure.